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Lifestyle headlines for Monday, March 9, 2026

Lifestyle coverage on 2026-03-09 was led by: Now we have proof: dealing with difficult people really does age you; Chicken Soup with Orzo and Spring Vegetables; Tortilla Española With Two Aiolis.

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3 highlights
  1. Now we have proof: dealing with difficult people really does age you

    Sources: #1 The Guardian Lifestyle
  2. Chicken Soup with Orzo and Spring Vegetables

    Sources: #2 Washington Post Lifestyle
  3. Tortilla Española With Two Aiolis

    Sources: #3 Washington Post Lifestyle

Top 10 Stories

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  1. Now we have proof: dealing with difficult people really does age you
    #1 Score 62
    Now we have proof: dealing with difficult people really does age you

    Researchers have found evidence of what many of us always suspected: ‘hasslers’ shorten your lifespan. And they know by exactly how long Name: Hasslers. Age: More like ageing . Continue reading...

    The Guardian Lifestyle 4 days ago
  2. #2 Score 61
    Chicken Soup with Orzo and Spring Vegetables

    This soup is a delicious way to use up bits of leftover produce.

    Washington Post Lifestyle 4 days ago
  3. #3 Score 54
    Tortilla Española With Two Aiolis

    When food writer Tanya Sichynsky was growing up, her mother whipped up many a tortilla española for dinner.

    Washington Post Lifestyle 4 days ago
  4. #4 Score 47
    Sheet Pan Duck With Orange-Sriracha Glaze, Grapes and Hand-Torn Croutons

    Roasting a duck might be easier than roasting a chicken; with a generous layer of fat, the meat stays moist and flavorful.

    Washington Post Lifestyle 4 days ago
  5. Ready, set, grow! How to refresh your garden for spring
    #5 Score 47
    Ready, set, grow! How to refresh your garden for spring

    Now’s the perfect time to sort your outdoor space, and we’ve got the whole thing covered with our roundup of the best online nurseries. Plus, gardening pros reveal their go-to kit • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here With the first signs of spring and that tantalising sense of sap rising, it’s time to venture into the garden. If it’s looking a mess, then don’t despair: these days the received wisdom is to let it stay scruffy over the winter, providing a much-needed habitat for all kinds of wildlife. So the good news is that you’ve been doing your bit, however unwittingly. Now, though, it’s time to tidy up dead leaves, straggly growth and all those precocious weeds that are trying to get a head start. And if 2026 is the year that you want to up your gardening game – whether that’s planning a new border, or just plugging some gaps – you might be thinking about buying some new plants. We’re here to help. The best LED face masks, tested The best Mother’s Day gifts for mums, grannies, aunties and friends ‘I’m going to be very cautious about buying gnocchi from now on’: the best (and worst) supermarket gnocchi, tasted and rated The best pillows for every type of sleeper, tested Continue reading...

    The Guardian Lifestyle 4 days ago
  6. #6 Score 45
    Sheet Pan Roast Chicken With Hasselback Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

    This budget-friendly, festive roast chicken sheet pan dinner lets you keep a whole bird for the holiday centerpiece, without making a big turkey.

    Washington Post Lifestyle 4 days ago
  7. #7 Score 43
    Lentil Skillet With Spinach, Tomato, Egg and Feta

    This skillet meal channels shakshuka, with eggs cooked in a mixture of aromatic lentils, spinach and tomatoes, and topped with briny feta.

    Washington Post Lifestyle 4 days ago
  8. From press release … to scrap metal site: the Essex supercomputer that’s still a scaffolding yard
    #8 Score 39
    From press release … to scrap metal site: the Essex supercomputer that’s still a scaffolding yard

    Nscale’s AI project still in use as depot ahead of pledged completion date – with planning permission filed after Guardian’s inquiries Revealed: UK’s multibillion AI drive is built on ‘phantom investments’ The press releases announcing a gleaming supercomputer on the outskirts of north London depict a glass and concrete building, rising from a tree-lined street. Accompanied by images of glowing blue robot faces, it looks like the centre of a technological revolution. By the end of this year, that artist’s impression is supposed to be a reality. Continue reading...

    The Guardian Lifestyle 4 days ago
  9. The March Edit: 21 Things Our Editors Are Loving Right Now
    #9 Score 39
    The March Edit: 21 Things Our Editors Are Loving Right Now

    The little things making March better. The post The March Edit: 21 Things Our Editors Are Loving Right Now appeared first on Camille Styles .

    Camille Styles 4 days ago
  10. My walking shoes wore down after only seven months. Is this really fair wear and tear?
    #10 Score 35
    My walking shoes wore down after only seven months. Is this really fair wear and tear?

    Though products are getting flimsier, policy professional Kat George says that as a consumer, you still have rights Read more Australian customer service questions I bought a specific walking shoe on advice from the sales assistant. After seven months the inside heel wore away on both shoes, causing blisters and subsequently stopping me from wearing them. I checked their complaints policy and returned to the store of purchase. The sales assistant said it was fair wear and tear, then moved on to another customer. I emailed the company, who asked for pictures, sales docket and history. They too came back as fair wear and tear, even though I had stated that I believed the shoes had not met acceptable quality or fitness for purpose in accordance with Australian consumer law. The original cost was $169, suggesting to me that the company accepts I should be paying in excess of $340 a year to wear their product. What are my next steps? – Rob, Queensland Continue reading...

    The Guardian Lifestyle 4 days ago